Sr. Accountant - Retained Accounting

The Senior Accountant - Retained Accounting is responsible for in-depth analysis and recording of accounting topics that require experience and knowledge to find solutions and ensure the integrity of our adidas Canada financial records. Furthermore, this role will act as an interlink between our Global Business Services function and various business & finance functions here in NAM.
Duties / Responsibilities

• Support during external and internal audits, providing necessary documentation and bridge to connect the appropriate team members.
• Perform GL analysis of transactions in SAP, as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Prepare/post journal entries in collaboration with GBS Team as needed.
• Preparation and submission of monthly payments to related and non-related vendors.
• Timely payment of taxes and keeping track of payments made for taxes e.g., sales tax, withholding tax, corporate taxes.
• Managing cheque runs, EFT payments and bank enquiries on payments as needed.
• Coding of all freight, duty bills and other related invoices.
• Provide support in other areas of accounting as per IFRS, as required.
• Reconciliation of specific special vendors to statement and intercompany balances.
• Coding of all domestic & foreign purchases, for all brands to proper GL accounts.
• Support in processing and validating regular overhead and workflow invoices.
• Responsible for coordinating with Logistics and Finance Departments.
• Timely follow up on all GIT, AP and accrual accounts.
• Providing accruals for any outstanding product, utilities, freight, or duty invoices, for month end closings.

Skills Required

• Must be extremely proactive, have strong initiative and be self-motivated.
• Good problem-solving skills; strong decision-making skills; innovative use of IT tools and new technology; and good time management and priority setting skills required.
• Must be adaptable and be flexible in a changing environment.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, with a focus on IFRS.
• Exceptional administrative, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Good understanding of overall business workflow and process understanding.
• Strong proficiency in software packages including Excel, Outlook, and SAP.

Education Required
University or College Degree preferred, and at least 3-5 years of job experience.
Health & Safety Duties & Responsibilities
The following are the duties and responsibilities of all adidas Canada Limited full-time, seasonal-temporary and contract workers:

• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.
• Employment at adidas is contingent upon providing COVID-19 vaccination status, although adidas will permit you to begin employment prior to submitting this information. adidas is an equal opportunity employer and will consider requests for accommodation in accordance with all relevant laws.
• Not use or operate any equipment, machine, device or thing or work in a manner that may endanger him/herself or any other worker, nor engage in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct.
• Know and employ established rules and procedures for handling hazardous materials, equipment and processes.
• Work in compliance with the provisions of the Act and the Company safety policies.
• Adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance and RSU offering. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, eleven paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
• Report to Supervisor / Manager the absence of, or any defect in, any equipment or protective devices of which s/he is aware and which may endanger her/himself or another worker; and also any hazard of which s/he knows.
• Keep workplace safe and orderly.
• Adidas is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with Disabilities, and will accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If selected to participate in an interview, accommodations will be made available on request. Please inform the Recruiter of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
• Use and wear the personal protective equipment or clothing required by the Occupational health & Safety Act and / or the Company, and shall not remove or make ineffective any protective device required by the regulations or by the Company without providing an adequate temporary protective device.
• We officially returned to office in a hybrid work environment, working 3 days in office and 2 days remote. The working location of this position is Woodbridge, ON.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.
• Report all accidents, injuries, contraventions of the Act and unsafe conditions to the Supervisor / Manager.
• Inspect immediate workplace daily and maintain to standards and report any hazards to Supervisor / Manager immediately.